Let there be light! Leatherhead care home residents celebrate Diwali

Residents at a care home in Leatherhead marked the festival of light, Diwali, with an afternoon celebrating Hindu culture.  

Residents at Care UK’s Liberham Lodge, on Rectory Lane, celebrated the festival with an Indian inspired lunch and a special performance from team members. 

As part of the celebrations, team members dressed in traditional Punjabi clothes to perform an Indian inspired dance routine for the residents to enjoy. 

Keen to dress for the occasion, residents tried on traditional Punjabi scarves and learned more about the history of the festival while enjoying traditional Indian cuisine prepared by the Home’s Head Chef, which included a resident favourite – samosas. 

Commenting on the event, resident Elizabeth Licence, said: “Everyone had a wonderful afternoon celebrating Diwali – the team even got me up dancing!”

 

Jagpal Singh, General Manager at Liberham Lodge, said: “The team had a great time dusting off their dancing shoes to perform for the residents to celebrate Diwali. 

“At Liberham Lodge, we are committed to ensuring the home is a welcoming and supportive place for everyone, where different cultures and interests are regularly celebrated through memorable activities which promote positive wellbeing. 

“Everyone had a great time celebrating Diwali and learning more about when the festival began. We are already looking forward to next year’s celebrations!” 

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Liberham Lodge, incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The layout of the building has been configured to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.

To find out more about Liberham Lodge, please email Vicky Radmore, Home Admissions Advisor on Victoria.Radmore@careuk.com, call 01372 887982 or visit careuk.com/liberham-lodge